chronology
what I've been up to for the past few decades
today procend / north light software
It started as a job with Procend, Inc., but after 7 years I've become the Interface Architect for North Light Software. The tasks can be challenging, the products deal in some pretty arcane aspects of a niche industry, but the folks are nice and there's a little room for some creativity here and there . . . details
05.00 west music company
I took a job at a full-line musical instrument retailer, never thinking I would spend 5 years there, working my way into a management position. All because I love guitars . . . details
10.95 metacommunications
Spent my days in a room full of computers, ripping digital desktop publishing to Linotronic imagesetters. I would output 4-color process film that would in turn be used to create printing plates . . . details
08.94 various
My first job after moving back to Iowa City. I was counter-boy at a quick printing place. Ultimately I discovered it wasn't really my bag of tea, but the folks sure were nice . . . details
04.93 ad infinitum
I look back at my time at Ad Infinitum as some of my best days. Not only was the work challenging and creative, but my coworkers were great, and to top it off, we were just a few blocks from the Santa Monica pier. I could go watch the waves on my lunchbreak if I felt so inclined . . . details
05.90 erik pedersen graphic design
My years as a production artist. This was back in the days when we built mechanical artwork by hand and there was a real craft to it. I was good with my hands, and I had the ability to draw. I spent alot of time doing mechanical drawings, product illustrations, and . . . details
04.87 various
Quick-Printing, thermography, screenprinting, paper, textiles, and more . . . details
